Category: Recipes

  • Hearty Winter Chicken & Rice Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

    Warm up this winter with a hearty, gluten-free chicken and rice casserole. Packed with vegetables, herbs, and comfort, it’s perfect for easy family dinners! Winter is the perfect time for warm, hearty meals that fill your home with delicious aromas and make everyone feel cozy. This chicken and rice casserole is my go-to for cold… Read more

  • Homestead Comfort: Slow Cooker Recipes for Cozy Fall Evenings

    As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than a warm, hearty meal to gather around with family. On the homestead, slow cookers are a lifesaver—they let you prepare comforting meals while you tend to your animals, garden, or daily chores. Here are a few of our favorite recipes to… Read more

  • Homestead Spiced Apple Butter

    There’s a special kind of calm that settles over the homestead in late October — the mornings are crisp, the leaves crunch underfoot, and the air smells faintly of woodsmoke and apples. It’s the season for slowing down a little, bundling up, and letting something sweet and spiced simmer on the stove while the day… Read more

  • 🍎 Gluten-Free Apple Spice Bread

    There’s a certain rhythm that comes with this time of year — mornings start with a chill, the sun feels a little softer, and the air carries that unmistakable scent of fall. Around the homestead, it’s the season of small comforts: wrapping your hands around a warm mug, hearing the ducks chatter as the mist… Read more

  • The Best Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Recipe

    Even though the calendar says fall, the weather here has been holding onto summer with a warm, golden grip. The sun is still high in the sky, and the days are perfect for sipping something cold and refreshing. That’s why I decided to make this Blueberry Lavender Lemonade—it’s the perfect in-between drink, capturing the bright,… Read more

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf (with Muffin Option!)

    Fall is here, and there’s nothing cozier than the smell of pumpkin baking in the oven. This pumpkin chocolate chip loaf is soft, moist, and packed with warm autumn spices. We couldn’t resist adding dark chocolate chips—but you can swap in any mix-ins you love, like white chocolate, nuts, or dried fruit! While the loaf… Read more

  • Bring Fall Indoors: 5 Simmer Pot Ideas to Make Your Home Smell Like Autumn

    There’s nothing quite like the smell of fall to make your home feel cozy and welcoming. Simmer pots are an easy, natural way to fill your space with seasonal scents without candles. Bonus—they’re fun to make and customizable! Here are 5 favorite simmer pot combinations to try this fall. 1. Classic Apple Cinnamon 2. Orange… Read more

  • Cooking with Cast Iron: Why I Use It and How You Can Too

    Cast iron cookware has been around for centuries, and for good reason—it’s durable, versatile, and simple to care for once you know the basics. On my homestead, my cast iron skillet is the pan I reach for the most. Whether I’m frying up breakfast potatoes, baking cornbread, or searing a steak, it gets the job… Read more

  • My Ultimate Gluten-Free Bacon Mac & Cheese with a Kick of Hot Honey

    There’s nothing quite like a cool, rainy day to make you crave warm, comforting food. Today, with the temperature sitting at a cozy 75 degrees and rain gently tapping on the windows, I knew it was the perfect evening for one of my all-time favorite dishes — a creamy, cheesy, gluten-free bacon mac and cheese… Read more

  • The Best Gluten-Free Lemon Sugar Cookies for Every Season

    Sometimes, baking isn’t just about satisfying a sweet tooth—it’s about gratitude and connection. This week, I found myself inspired to bake these lemon sugar cookies for some very special people: our kind neighbors who went above and beyond to fix our gravel driveway while maintaining the neighborhood road. Living out here on the homestead means… Read more